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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

T4 BWYMOT history

T4 BWY is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 18 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 15 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 37 MOT tests, with 150,545 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Dec 2026
Mileage
150,545 mi
At MOT on 13 Dec 2025
MOT tests
37
21 passed · 16 failed
Per year
5,183 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T4 BWY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
18 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T4 BWY was last recorded at 150,545 miles on 13 Dec 2025, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,539 miles · 2 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
5,183 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 150,545 miles
  • 2024 – 148,219 miles
  • 2023 – 145,954 miles
  • 2022 – 142,467 miles
  • 2021 – 140,190 miles
  • 2020 – 137,825 miles
  • 2019 – 136,259 miles
  • 2018 – 131,796 miles
  • 2017 – 126,600 miles
  • 2016 – 122,577 miles
  • 2015 – 117,095 miles
  • 2014 – 111,484 miles
  • 2013 – 95,931 miles
  • 2012 – 87,257 miles
  • 2011 – 79,792 miles
  • 2010 – 74,623 miles
  • 2009 – 74,133 miles
  • 2008 – 71,339 miles
  • 2007 – 64,167 miles
  • 2006 – 55,736 miles
  • 2005 – 44,884 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,545 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

37 tests since 25 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,545 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    150,545 miles
    Test number
    915495739073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail150,539 miles (+2,320)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,539 miles
    Test number
    767871110242
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor area to wheel arch corroded (hole) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch to floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under sliding door floor/step rust hole around bottom door roller (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass148,219 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    148,219 miles
    Test number
    709343889133
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail148,219 miles (+2,265)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,219 miles
    Test number
    779111602286
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass145,954 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    145,954 miles
    Test number
    750965164126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail145,954 miles (+3,487)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,954 miles
    Test number
    924316889297
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  7. Pass142,467 miles (+2,277)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    142,467 miles
    Test number
    179078952220
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass140,190 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    140,190 miles
    Test number
    541117779684
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail140,189 miles (+2,364)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,189 miles
    Test number
    233442066815
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18 goodyear eagle f1 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass137,825 miles (+1,566)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    137,825 miles
    Test number
    751293422151
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre sidewall cut
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre sidewall cut

  11. Pass136,259 miles (+8)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    136,259 miles
    Test number
    312458563515
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Fail136,251 miles (+4,455)1 dangerous3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,251 miles
    Test number
    181944056792
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass131,796 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    131,796 miles
    Test number
    816255113556
    • AdvisoryAir filter insecure
    • AdvisoryFront reg plate damaged
    • AdvisoryInner arches starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySills starting to corrode
    • AdvisorySteering arms have slight play
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  14. Fail131,796 miles (+5,196)2 dangerous7 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,796 miles
    Test number
    492645207302
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorFront Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator does not face the front (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAir filter insecure
    • AdvisoryFront reg plate damaged
    • AdvisoryInner arches starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySills starting to corrode
    • AdvisorySteering arms have slight play
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  15. Pass126,600 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    126,600 miles
    Test number
    842561950307
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both drop links (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre sidewall damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Very badly worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  16. Fail126,600 miles (+4,023)7 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,600 miles
    Test number
    849591935810
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both drop links (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre sidewall damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Very badly worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  17. Pass122,577 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    122,577 miles
    Test number
    453534867850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail122,577 miles (+5,482)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,577 miles
    Test number
    352694200575
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  19. Pass117,095 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    117,095 miles
    Test number
    913990353222
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

  20. Fail117,095 miles (+5,611)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,095 miles
    Test number
    414491259456
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

  21. Pass111,484 miles (+15,553)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    111,484 miles
    Test number
    327213654212
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

  22. Pass95,931 miles (+8,674)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    95,931 miles
    Test number
    618020263253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass87,257 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    87,257 miles
    Test number
    396945352439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail87,257 miles (+7,465)1 failure3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,257 miles
    Test number
    207415052279
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

  25. Pass79,792 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    79,792 miles
    Test number
    165497151254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail79,792 miles (+5,169)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,792 miles
    Test number
    229136651290
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass74,623 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    74,623 miles
    Test number
    154410060267
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  28. Fail74,617 miles (+484)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,617 miles
    Test number
    631939050244
    • FailureFront registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  29. Pass74,133 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    74,133 miles
    Test number
    382352899256
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  30. Fail74,131 miles (+2,792)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,131 miles
    Test number
    860657089247
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  31. Pass71,339 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    71,339 miles
    Test number
    362098618452
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  32. Fail71,339 miles (+7,172)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,339 miles
    Test number
    323711218299
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  33. Pass64,167 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    64,167 miles
    Test number
    963668947240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Fail64,166 miles (+8,430)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,166 miles
    Test number
    511377847252
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

  35. Fail55,736 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,736 miles
    Test number
    131556416246
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  36. Pass55,736 miles (+10,852)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    55,736 miles
    Test number
    781446616289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  37. Pass44,884 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    44,884 miles
    Test number
    321896205297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T4 BWY

Does T4 BWY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T4 BWY is valid until 15 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T4 BWY?
The MOT on T4 BWY is valid until 15 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T4 BWY done?
T4 BWY was recorded at 150,545 miles at its MOT on 13 Dec 2025, an average of 5,183 miles a year.
Has T4 BWY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T4 BWY has failed 16 of its 37 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on T4 BWY ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T4 BWY find?
T4 BWY passed its latest MOT on 13 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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